Senior Lead Commercial

Ascentis Group; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentis Group in India seeks a seasoned QS/PM to lead end-to-end tendering, pre-qualification, vendor shortlisting and contract award processes for major projects.

You will coordinate with in-house QS and design teams, prepare LOA and contract documents, and monitor post-contract cost control, change orders, and contractor claims, leveraging strong analytical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and contractual writing ability.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and Excel skills.
• 12+ years’ experience with renowned QS firms or PM companies in construction.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and tender processes.
• B.Tech in Civil Engineering with knowledge of construction contracts.
• Training or working knowledge of FIDIC contracts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work packaging strategy and tender event schedule.
• Prepare long list of vendors for respective packages and lead pre-qualification.
• Prepare prequalification report and present to client for decision.
• Coordinate with in-house QS team for BOQ and tender documents.
• Lead tender administration end to end and negotiate terms.
• Prepare LOA and contract documents and coordinate sign-off.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Excel

Education

B.Tech in Civil Engineering

FIDIC knowledge (training/experience)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Prepare work packaging strategy and tender event schedule
• Prepare long list of vendors for respective packages and lead the pre- qualification process
• Prepare the prequalification report and support in presenting the same to the client for decision making.
• Coordinate with in-house QS team for BOQ preparation and prepare tender documents
• Lead the tender administration process end to end.
• Lead technical and commercial negotiation with support from design and QS management team
• Participate in the final negotiation including cost, tender terms, payment schedule etc.
• Prepare and send the final recommendation note to client for approval.
• Coordinate with the successful bidder to get all documents required for issuance of the contract
• Prepare the LOA and contract document and coordinate with all stakeholders to get the same signed
• Monitor management of contract documents.

Post-contract

• Review the third-party QS monthly reports
• Prepare and track the Project Cost Control sheet in coordination with inputs from third-party QS and in-house procurement team.
• Analyze cost deviations/over-runs and propose contingency plans
• Prepare cash flow projections
• Review work change requests and change orders prepared by site team.
• Support the site team to analyze and adjudicate contractor claims or to write contractual correspondence.
• B. Tech in Civil Engineering (Full time course from recognized university) with knowledge of construction contracts
• Training or working knowledge of FIDIC or other standard construction contracts will be a plus.
• Min. 12+ years’ experience with renowned QS firms or Project Management companies in the construction industry with hands-on experience in tenders, contract
• Excellent communication skills with contractual writing ability.
• Good working knowledge of FIDIC contract forms and ability to write contractual correspondence.
• Good leadership skills with an ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and Excel skills